Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. It has been called Tourrettes-sur-Loup ever since the early twentieth century although prior to that it was known as Tourrettes-les-Vence, that occurred in the sixteenth century and lasted until the French revolution. This is an artisan's village situated near Vence. It features medieval and Romanesque buildings.

Situated 14 km from the Mediterranean coast, between Vence and Grasse, Tourrettes-sur-Loup is predominantly a tourist village however it does have a rich historical background.

Tourrettes-sur-Loup has a very small population of just over 2,400 residents. Inhabitants of the village are known as Tourrettans.

Tourrettes-sur-Loup is perched on a rocky spur, situated on the southern slope of the Puy de Tourrettes. The slope of the land leads directly to the loup valley and gorges around the area.

The village is predominantly a tourist centre. The medieval village is well renowned for its arts and crafts such as weaving, painting, pottery jewelry and sculpture, all of which are created in the village by the residents. There are forty artisans all of whom live in the village, who group together and contribute to the economy of the population.

The local economy is based on:

• The culture of violet
• Confectionery (all made in the village)
• Crystallized flowers, candied fruit, etc
• Arts and crafts
• The production of organic goat cheese (from Pic de Courmettes)
• Beekeeping
• Agriculture and farming: the local production of vegetables
• Tourism: hotels, restaurants, guest rooms, furnished and campsites

Tourrettes-sur-Loup is home to many historically significant monuments and structures, for example:

• The church of St. Gregory: Built in the fifteenth century, the church holds two altar pieces, carved and gilded statues (fifteenth century) and other works from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
• The chapel of St. John: Was restored in 2005
• Ear (Ear Gaia): A stone, ear-shaped construction about 40m long and 10m wide. The ear is no longer open to the public seeing as the city has recently authorized the building of a villa on the site.
• La bastide aux violets: a museum dedicated to the violet flower which was opened on 6 March 2010.

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